Advocate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To argue for someone else. To encourage support for something.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person who argues the case of another, such as a lawyer in a court. A person who speaks in support of something. A person who supports someone to make their voice heard, or ideally to speak up for themselves.
Example sentence: As for gun control advocates, I have no hope whatever that any facts whatever will make the slightest dent in their thinking - or lack of thinking.
Counsel
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The exchange of opinions and advice; consultationAdvice or guidance so givenA lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC)Team of 8 advisors to the Board of me2everyone PLC
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give advice, especially professional advice.To recommend
Example sentence: It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from 'Dear Abby' instead of going to Mom and Dad.